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Tech giants are aggressively hiring specialized roles in AI trust and safety, focusing on privacy, responsibility, and governance aspects of AI. This hiring surge, led by companies like Infosys, kpmg, and Accenture, aims to ensure safe and ethical AI technologies, with substantial demand predicted to continue growing.

Donald Trump's tariff moves have taken the world by storm - the US economy too is staring at uncertainty as the impact of high tariffs on countries around the world is unknown. Economists have expressed concern of a likely US recession like scenario. In such a case, should India be worried? We take a look:

The US Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of federal contracts under Elon Musk's leadership might minimally affect Indian IT companies, given their limited exposure to US federal contracts.

ASAP Kerala, in collaboration with Digital University Kerala, has launched the Post Graduate Diploma in International Finance, Taxation, and Public Accounting (PGDIFTPA) to meet the growing demand for US accounting professionals. This one-year program prepares commerce graduates and finance professionals for the CPA exam, offering expert-led learning, hybrid classes, and industry-relevant curriculum. It enhances global career prospects in multinational firms and US-based accounting roles.

GCCs in India are set to outpace IT services in hiring for the second consecutive year, driving innovation for their parent firms. Top Indian IT companies saw a modest headcount increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. With automation and productivity gains, IT firms face slow growth, while GCCs continue to expand, creating significant job opportunities and boosting the IT sector.

New Income Tax Bill 2025: The language used in the Bill at many places is extremely lucid and is reader friendly as it has tables and formulas as against the traditional verbose style.

Trade discussions were a crucial aspect of this visit and culminated in both nations launching Mission 500, a bold ambition of more than doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

The New Income Tax Bill 2025 aims to simplify tax laws in India, focusing on simplifying language, reducing litigation and compliance, and removing obsolete provisions. It introduces a taxpayer's charter, merges TDS/TCS sections, and aligns terminology with international norms. Likely effective from April 1, 2026, it promises streamlined processes without major tax rate changes.

A parliamentary committee will review the new Income Tax bill introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This bill aims to simplify the existing tax code by reducing the number of sections and word count significantly, and removing obsolete provisions, while establishing clear administrative frameworks and roles.

New Income Tax Bill: In July 2024, the government announced a review of the Income-tax Act, 1961, aiming to simplify it for taxpayers. A kpmg survey highlights priorities such as dispute simplification, compliance enhancement, and corporate tax structure adjustments.

Around 32 lakh temples in India and globally are set to form a single federation to manage tourism and spiritual activities efficiently. The International Temples Convention and Expo 2025 will be held in Tirupati to discuss and implement modern management practices. Government support and technological advancements will ensure temple ecosystems are enhanced while preserving their cultural heritage.

Around 32 lakh temples globally, primarily in India, will form a unified federation to efficiently manage tourism and spiritual circuits. The International Temples Convention and Expo (ITCX) 2025 in Tirupati will bring together various religious institutions to modernize temple management, focusing on technology, sustainability, and community services.

The budget's overarching theme focused on regulatory and policy changes aimed at easing the burden on taxpayers. During the budget speech, specific emphasis was placed on rationalising merger provisions in India through introduction of procedures which is likely to be aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles.

Budget 2025: With the real estate sector witnessing strong growth years, the momentum is expected to keep growing at a good pace, which will help India achieve its desired levels of growth in the coming years.

As Flipkart and Amazon enter the fast-growing quick-commerce segment, here’s a look at how established companies are trying to stay ahead of the competition